Hame and trace connector.



No. 808,840. PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906. F. F. HODGES.

HAMB AND TRACE CONNECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY5,1905.

Witnesses: MM. Mk W 7 ffz FREDERICK F. HODGES, OF BATTLEOREEK, MICHIGAN.

HAME AND TRACE CONNECTOR.

Specificationof Letters Patent.

- Patented Jan. 2, 1906.

Application filed May 5, 1905. Serial No. 259,013.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, FREDERICK F.HODGES, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Battlecreek, county of Calhoun, State of Michigan,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hame and Trace Connectors, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in hame and trace connectors.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved hame and trace connector by which the trace is connected to the hame in a manner to permit perfect freedom of movement of the trace in all directions which is at the same time strong and durable; second, to provide an improved hame and trace connector. possessing great strength and durability and at the same time one which is very light in weight.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure 1 is a detail side elevation view of a structure embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 2 is a detail longitudinal sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a detail longitudinal sectional view showing a slight modification. Fig. 4 is a detail side elevation view of a further modification, the member D, of malleable metal, being substituted for the clevis-like strap D, of sheet metal, of Figs. 1,

2, and 3. Fig. 5 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5 of Fig. 4.

In the drawings the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and simi lar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, the hame A is of the usual or any desired construction. The hame-plate A, having outwardly-projecting perforated ears A, is secured to the hame in any suitable manner. A swinging plate B,

having inwardly-projecting perforated ears B, which are adapted to be arranged between the ears of the hame-plate, is provided. These plates are secured together by the pivotpin a, as clearly appears from the drawings. A pin B is carried by the plate B and projects inwardly therefrom. The pin B is arranged transversely to the pivot-pin a of the plates.

A loop C, having its arms perforated" to re ceive the pin B, is arranged to engage the pin a. A clevis-like strap D, which is slotted to embrace the inner arm of the loop 0, is provided. The trace, as E, is connected to the pin 61, carried by the strap D, by means of the strap E. The trace is thus pivotally connected to the strap D.

The swinging plate B, the loop C, and the straps D and E are preferably stamped up from sheet metal on account of the strength and lightness thus secured. A satisfactory structure can, however, be produced if part are formed of cast metalas, for example, the member D, which is substituted for the strap D shown in the main views. I, however, prefer to form the parts of sheet metal, as is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3.

By means of this connection the trace is connected to the hame so that it has a free movement in regard thereto in all directions, and the connection is very strong and durable. By giving this free connection the pull is delivered to the hame in the best possible manner. The connection is held out from the collar so that it does not have any lever action over the same or wear thereon.

I have referred to the trace E in my description, although it is evident that the part may be considered as a hame-tug.

I have illustrated and described the parts in the form preferred by me on account of their structural simplicity and the economy of manufacture thereof, although I am aware that they may be considerably varied in structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention,'what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be secured toahame; a swinging plate formed of sheet metal, having inwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be embraced by the said hame-plate ears; a pivot-pin arranged through the perforated ears of said plates for securing them together; an inwardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop formed of sheet metal arranged to engage the pivot-pin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; a curved clevislike strap formed of sheet metal, having a slot therein to receive the inner arm of said loop; and a pivot-pin carried by said curved strap for connecting the same to a trace, for the pur.

pose specified.

2. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be secured to a hame a swinging plate formed of sheet metal, having inwardly-projecting perforated cars; a pivot-pin arranged through the perforated ears of said plates for securing them together; an inwardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop formed of sheet metal arranged to engage the pivotpin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; a curved clevis-like strap formed of sheet metal; and a pivot-pin carried by said curved strap for connecting the same to a trace, for the purpose specified.

3. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to besecured to a hame; a swinging plate formed of sheet metal, having inwardly-projecting perforated ears; a pivot-pin arranged through the perforated ears of said plate for securing them together; an inwardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop formed of sheet metal arranged to engage the pivotpin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive. said pin carried by said swinging plate; and means for pivotally connecting a trace to said pin carried by said swinging plate, for the purpose specified.

4. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be secured to ahame a swinging plate having inwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be embraced by said hame-plate ears; a pivot-pin arranged through the perforated ears of said plates for securing them together; an inwardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop arranged to engage the pivot-pin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; a curved clevis-like strap, having a slot therein to receive the inner arm of said loop; and a pivot-pin carried by said curved strap for connecting the same to a trace, for the purpose specified.

5. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be secured to ahame; a swinging plate having inwardly-projecting perforated ears; a pivotpin arranged through the perforated ears of said plates for securing them together; an inwardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop arranged to engage the pivotpin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; a curved clevis-like strap; and a pivot-pin carried by said curved strap for connecting the same to a trace, for the purpose specified.

6. The combination of a plate having outwardly-projecting perforated ears adapted to be secured to ahame aswinging plate having inwardly-projecting perforated ears; a pivotpin arranged through the perforated ears of said plates for securing them together; an in- Wardly-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop arranged to engage the pivotpin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; and means for pivotally connecting a trace to said pin carried by said swinging plate, for the purpose specified.

7. The combination of a swinging plate; a pivot-pin for connecting said plate to ahame a transversely-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop arranged to engage the pivot-pin of said plates, the arms of which are perforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; a curved clevis-like strap having a slot therein to receive the inner arm of said loop; and a pivot-pin carried by said clevis-like loop for connecting the same to a trace, for the purpose specified.

8. The combination of a swinging plate; a pivot-pin for connecting said plate to ahame a transversely-projecting pin carried by said swinging plate; a loop arranged to engage the pivot-pin of said plates, the arms of which areperforated to receive said pin carried by said swinging plate; and means for pivotally connecting a trace to said pin carried by said swinging plate, for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in presence of two witnesses.

FREDERICK r. HODGES. [L s] l/Vitnesses:

AMELIA J. A BER, OTIS A. EARL. 

